CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. (AP) - A South Dakota man accused of forging a check, breaking into a post office and escaping from the county jail has been arrested.
The Daily Republic (https://bit.ly/OcBrOL ) reports that 18-year-old James Shortbear is back in custody.
The newspaper reports records show that the Chamberlain man tried to cash a check originally written to AT&T, but amended with his name.
Records state Shortbear later broke into a post office and took a $210 traveler’s check.
Records show he managed to escape from the Brule County Jail after being arrested by covering his head with a blanket while still wearing an orange jail shirt.
The newspaper reports Shortbear faces several charges including first-degree escape, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Officials wouldn’t say if Shortbear has an attorney.
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Information from: The Daily Republic, https://www.mitchellrepublic.com
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